The Ironhack Blog

Congrats! You’ve made the amazing decision to kickstart your career in tech and are getting ready to head into your first week at Ironhack. You’re probably feeling a lot of feelings: excitement, nervousness, and anticipation. But don’t worry: we’re here to help you throughout your tech journey and you’ll have your teacher, fellow Ironhackers, and teaching assistants by your side throughout the entire process.

“Some of us lose, and some of us win. What’s important is that we’re telling our stories and standing up for ourselves and for one another.”

The tech industry has grown significantly over the past several years and is only expected to continue to grow in the future. In many cases, this growth is driven by women who work in tech. We hope to highlight 5 women who are changing the face of tech in order to inspire other women to step up to the plate and take and ensure that women’s contributions don’t go unacknowledged. 

You’ve landed that interview at your dream company, but hold on: you head in for your interview and don’t see a single woman in the office. Or during your interview, the (male) interviewer asks you about your relationship status and if you’re planning on having children. And while these are obvious signs that this company isn’t pro-women and doesn’t have active diversity and inclusion policies and practices in place, some other signs may be more subtle. How can you avoid joining a company that doesn’t work to promote their female employees? Let’s discuss. 

You’re burned out and just need a break. Or you’ve welcomed a new baby or need to take care of your elderly parents. No matter your reasoning, there are two options that professionals have when deciding to take a little respite from work: career breaks and sabbatical leave. But what are they? Are they the same as retirement? Are the two the same? Let’s discuss.

It’s happened to all of us: a new opportunity comes your way, be it another job, an educational opportunity, or you’ve simply decided to take a new path in your life. Quitting your job and leaving it can be tough and nerve wracking, especially if you’ve been with your company for a while or are happy in your role. In this article, we’ll dive into the intricacies of quitting your job, what to keep in mind, and how to stay on good terms with your previous employer and coworkers.